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FERC Snapshot Shows 50 GW of Data Centers Online, With MISO Growing Fastest
Key Takeaways
- A FERC snapshot cited by Utility Dive says 50 GW of data centers were online at the end of 2025.
- MISO showed the fastest growth, at 43% annually since 2020.
- ERCOT, the Southwest Power Pool, and the Southeast also saw rapid expansion.
- The figures suggest data center demand is becoming a central grid-planning issue.
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DT Editorial Team··via utilitydive.com